"grandmother rule" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-grandmother rule.wav
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  1. (BDSM) A rule at certain events requiring that one's behaviour and appearance be such that it would not shock even one's grandmother. Categories (topical): BDSM
    Sense id: en-grandmother_rule-en-noun-HYbq-UC1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: BDSM, lifestyle, sexuality
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